Access Guide
Overview - Outdoor Spaces and Multiple Buildings
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About
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- Elsecar Heritage Centre is a visitor attraction based in the former New Yard colliery workshops taking you back to 1880 as you wander the cobbled streets. Operated by Barnsley Museums, it has studios, galleries, soft play and a large antiques centre.
- The following is available here: a café, exhibits, museum buildings , shops and a visitor centre.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Elsecar.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Around
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- The following areas have step-free access via slopes or ramps: throughout Elsecar Heritage Centre are very easy, and slight, slopes and ramps.
- Circulation routes around the site consist of: surfaced footpaths.
- Some resting areas are available along circulation routes.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Map boards are provided.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: audio.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Staff receive the following training: disability awareness and equality training.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
- The toilets with adaptations are located in Blacksmith Square, John Hartop Place and the first floor of the Visitor Centre.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in Blacksmith Square and John Hartop Place.
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Changing Places Facilities
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- Changing Places facilities are located in Blacksmith Square.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Wentworth Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 430cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 116cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 14m from the Forge Lane access point.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
- There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 260cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
- The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- You do not need an online account to use the charging point.
- Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless) and via an app.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Access Points and Turnstiles (Forge Lane Access Point)
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Access Point
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- This access point is located on Forge Lane.
- The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces and a bollard.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
- There is an open gap at this access point.
- The width of the opening is 158cm.
- There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
Parking (Overflow)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the entrance off Wath Road on the Distillery Side.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of concrete.
- There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 234cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 27m from the car park pedestrian entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- This route has uneven surfaces and no dropped kerb.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Access Points and Turnstiles (Distillery Side Access Point)
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Access Point
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- This access point is located on Distillery Side.
- The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces and a bollard.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the access point.
- There is a single gate at this access point.
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 120cm.
- The gate has a high colour contrast.
Entrance (Gift Shop and Visitor Centre Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building on Nasmyth Row.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
- The height of the push pad is 94cm.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 93cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
Shop (Gift Shop)
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- The majority of main product widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving and high shelving.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Seating available for customers includes: armchairs and sofas.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter is located ahead as you enter the Visitor Centre and Gift Shop.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 93cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 78cm.
- The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- The payment counter is also used as a reception desk.
Exhibition Space (Visitor Centre)
- The area is indoors.
- This area is interactive.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the route at the rear of the Visitor Centre to the lift and stairs.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- The following may be experienced here: strong smells and lighting effects.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- Display information includes: pictorial, information boards, televisions/screens, interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and subtitles.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
Lift (Visitor Centre)
- The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the Visitor Centre.
- The distance from the Visitor Centre entrance is 16m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- This lift is a platform lift.
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Platform Lift
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- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 101cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
- The lift is slow moving.
- This lift has a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
Stairs (Visitor Centre)
- The stairs are located at the rear of the visitor centre.
- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
- There is a handrail on the right going up.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps have some clear markings.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Meeting Room (Visitor Centre)
- The room is located on the first floor of the Visitor Centre, to the right as you exit the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 103cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
- None of the tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
- There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
- Announcements are in person.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer (Visitor Centre))
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor of the Visitor Centre, ahead as you exit the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 2m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 89cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 231cm (width) x 256cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 152cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 112cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 123cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Building (Craft Shops and Studios)
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Location and Route
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- The building is located in Powerhouse Square.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
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Access
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- There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the building.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 146cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
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Building information
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- Craft Shops and Studios is a small shopping arcade.
- There are no toilet facilities.
- The building has 1 floor.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Seating available in the building includes: benches.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Eating and Drinking (Brambles Tea Room)
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Location and Access
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- Brambles Tea Room is located in Powerhouse Square.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope into this area.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open away from you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left as you enter The Brambles Tea Room.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The payment machine is portable.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus types include: wall-mounted and handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is both inside and outside.
- The outdoor seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, benches and high stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables, high tables and picnic tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Shop (Antique Centre)
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Access to the Shop
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- The Antique Centre is located in Powerhouse Square.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the shop.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open both ways.
- The doors require effort to open.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this includes use of a lift.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: additional stock.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving and high shelving.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter is located on the left as you enter the Antique Centre.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 93cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Lift (Antiques Centre Lift)
- The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the Antique Centre.
- The distance from the Antique Centre entrance is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This lift is a platform lift.
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Platform Lift
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- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
- The lift is slow moving.
- This lift has a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
Stairs (Antiques Centre Stairs)
- The stairs are located on the right as you enter the Antiques Centre.
- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Blacksmith Square - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located in Blacksmith Square.
- The distance from the Forge Lane access point is 64m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has a very easy slope.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
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Access
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- There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 100cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 111cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Changing Places (Blacksmith Square - Transfer Both Sides)
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located in Blacksmith Square.
- The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The distance from the Forge Lane access point is 66m.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has uneven surfaces.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door is push pad activated.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 98cm.
- The door has a push pad lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low colour contrast.
- The dimensions of the facility are 520cm (width) x 437cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
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Toilet Details
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- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 375cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the left transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
- The length of the changing bench is 191cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a height adjustable wash basin.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is an unobstructed shelf.
- The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 109cm and 143cm from the floor.
- A privacy screen is available.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
